Children Can Learn Concepts Before They Have Acquired Labels for Those

question 50

Multiple Choice

Children can learn concepts before they have acquired labels for those concepts.This finding demonstrates:

• A) support for a strong version of the Whorfian hypothesis
• B) that a weak version of the Whorfian hypothesis is implausible
• C) that you cannot think about a concept before you have a word for it
• D) that our language does not entirely determine the way we think about the world

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Definitions:

Sensory Storage

A very short-term form of memory that allows the retention of information received through the senses for a brief period.

Visual Image

A mental representation or picture perceived with the mind's eye or created by the brain’s ability to interpret visual information.

Chunking

A method of organizing information into familiar, manageable units or chunks, often used as a memory aid to enhance recall ability.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about information to keep it in the memory for a longer period.